"Our survey evidence proves that the good is not yet good enough"
25.03.2020 - 21:13 / hollywoodreporter.com
The U.K.'s public service broadcasters have come together to call on the British government to financially support freelancers working in the industry who have been impacted by the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The letter — signed by the heads off the BBC, ITV, Channel, Viacom-owned Channel 5 and Welsh broadcaster S4C — adds to a growing chorus from the trade bodies and unions urging the government to assist freelancers in a creative sector that has been practically shut down due to the pandemic.
."Our survey evidence proves that the good is not yet good enough"
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There is no doubt that these are challenging and frightening times.
"There does need to be a renewed sense of urgency when we come through coronavirus."
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